CBO Speaks

Publicly listed emails

shows@trustory.fm

nsuozzi@nacubo.org

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Educator First, Rule Enforcer Second: Building Trust in Higher Ed Finance with Case Western Reserve CBO Brian Burnett

September 18, 2026

Brian Burnett is executive vice president for finance and chief financial officer at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. In this episode, Burnett joins host Melissa Farley to talk about his unconventional path from a Colorado state budget analyst to chief financial officer at five different universities, why he's convinced patience beats fast decisions under pressure, and the Finance Academy model he's built at every institution he's served to open up the budget process to fac...

Trust Before You Need It: Financial Resilience and Radical Transparency with Vermont State Colleges CBO Sharron Scott

May 15, 2026

Sharron Scott is the chief financial and operating officer for the Vermont State Colleges in Montpelier, Vermont. In this episode, Scott joins host Melissa Farley to talk about navigating one of public higher education's most visible financial crises, making the case for radical transparency with boards and stakeholders, and how a systems-thinking mindset shaped her approach to institutional transformation. "Protect the organization's options and protect your own," Scott says. She explains th...

I Can Do Hard Things: Resilience, Leadership, and the Long Game with New England College of Optometry CBO Rich Kelley

May 01, 2026

Rich Kelley is chief financial officer at New England College of Optometry in Boston. In this episode, Kelley joins host Melissa Farley to talk about the leadership philosophy he calls transparent accountability, the financial planning challenges facing tuition-dependent institutions, and the lasting value of mentorship and professional networks in higher education. "I started to realize that the more important skill is creating the conditions to help others arrive at the right answer," Kelle...

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How do I get in touch with CBO Speaks?

CBO Speaks is hosted by Melissa Farley. Its publicly listed emails are shows@trustory.fm and nsuozzi@nacubo.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for CBO Speaks?

The publicly listed emails for CBO Speaks: shows@trustory.fm and nsuozzi@nacubo.org.

How many listeners does CBO Speaks have?

Podseeker estimates CBO Speaks reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for CBO Speaks?

CBO Speaks typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Seasoned chief business officer / CFO / vice president for finance and administration leaders in accredited higher-education institutions (top colleges/universities), with demonstrable leadership in finance operations, institutional strategy, governance, and modern technology/AI adoption. Common among recent guests: Tenure as a CBO/CFO or VP Finance & Administration at a recognized higher-ed institution; Led major technology or administrative system transformations; Advanced strategic/mission-first financial decision-making. Recent guests include Bryan Swarthout, Carla Ho, and Chris Gardner.

How hard is it to get booked on CBO Speaks?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does CBO Speaks cover?

Recent episodes cover Higher Education, Finance, Leadership, Governance, and Strategic Planning. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.